Ok so cast your minds back to March when I told you about A Suit That Fits and their design competition, well we are at the stage where some of the best entrants have been shortlisted. Ok my one wasn't I can't think why (was not hot lol) but when you see these designs you will see why!
For months, stylish suit lovers have been putting together their very best creations in the hope of being shortlisted for A Suit That Fits’s Design Competition to be in with a chance of having their design sold on the website!
The designs were shortlisted by an expert judging panel, including TV presenter, Rick Edwards, Directors Of .COM’s Leon Bailey-Green, Principal Lecturer at The London College of Fashion, Alan Cannon-Jones and A Suit That Fits's Product Development Manager, Mighel Critten.
The designs will be showcased next week on A Suit That Fits’s blog, and will then be put to the public vote for one week, to determine the final three winners. Voting opens on Friday May 13th. A Suit That Fits received over 70 entries, and can now announce the shortlisted designs that will be put to the public vote on the website (
www.aSuitThatFits.com/designcompetition ) as follows:
Tom Evans, 23, Plymouth University
Tom designed separates with a trendy edge. He loved the British feel of the tweed on the jacket and waistcoat. “When designing my suit I really wanted to focus on creating something that would appeal to a large number of people and would push boundaries, without overstepping them. I decided to go with separates rather than a matching suit, because it’s a look that will never go out of fashion and can be worn for most occasions
Amanda Salway, 21, De Montfort University
Amanda wanted to explore tradition and push the boundaries with new details. “The garments I have designed blend aspects of traditional tailoring with sporting features. The silhouette and fit echoes the streamlined male forms in sport, contouring the natural male physique.”
Ionela Diana Oancea, 37, Coventry University
Diana Oancea studied law in Romania and practiced as a barrister for 5 years in Bucharest, specialising in criminal law. “The transition from law to fashion was a natural because the connection between law and art is that both are open to interpretation.” she says. Her inspiration came from several characters, including Beau Brummell, Oscar Wilde and George Clooney.
Trung Le, 24, London Collage of Fashion
“My design was inspired by the 19th century gentlemen looks, where suits were worn as everyday wear. The double breasted suit is a timeless design which has been on and off the catwalk through decades.” says Trung.
Karen Trino Jonga, 21, Derby University
Karen was keen to show how unique and individual you can make a suit look, she said “I really got excited about suits and tailored jackets after my university project and realised there’s so much you can do that hasn't yet been done, which is why I tried to make my design as unique as possible.”
Elena Olivia King, 21, Manchester Metropolitan University
Elena specialises in menswear at university and wanted to show “the elements of divisions within my concepts, seemingly showing a calm clean idea but with dark, controversial undertones.” Her Dirty Dandy is every man that tries to change his personality, clothes, and location, in order to push themselves up the social chain
Carl Rutherford-Smith, 24, Manchester Metropolitan University
Carl has always loved great suits and his design was inspired by Cecile Deaton and Stephen Tennant.
Manish Bansal, 29, London College of Fashion
Manish wanted to design a suit that would not only be stylish but practical too, as a cyclist himself, he noticed one particular problem faced by the regular cycle commute; the choice between cycling gear or a suitable attire for work or a social occasion, resulting in him carrying two sets of clothing. His innovative design incorporates both style and practicality, a perfect combination for the modern cyclist.
Charlotte Guymer, 18, Amersham & Wycombe College
Charlotte’s design is inspired by the 1950’s Teddy Boy look. Charlotte wanted to make a suit that looks great for both men and women. She took a classic design and brought it up to date.
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